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Poor weather conditions have resulted in high feed costs and big financial losses, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.

Cooler temperatures and the return of rain have caused a springlike regrowth in pastures that can present some health risks for cattle.

The new varieties should be available to producers for planting in fall 2013.

Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull, but composites may trade predictability for simplicity.

BPI says false and disparaging statements about lean finely textured beef caused job losses and more than $1 billion in claimed damages.

Nebraska confirms 10 cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle. Learn the symptoms and impact on cattle.

The latest checkoff-funded Consumer Beef Index survey shows increasingly positive perceptions about beef.

Cost-share program to help producers in drought stricken areas.

The beef checkoff is launching its first full-scale “Back to School with Beef” promotion to regional retailers in the Northeast.

Many are asking that during this drought, but if farmers wait to apply fertilizer until it rains, a major part of the benefit will be lost.